NOVEL WEB Chapter 66: Promise
With Eve trying to shift the blame on her, I'm put in rather a peculiar position. If I were to punish these so-called seniors right now, it would be disrespectful towards her attempts to calm the situation down! The question is right now, does fulfilling my need for justice outweighs the importance of checking her health up?
Obviously not!
There is no helping it then. Since I made my decision, I need to act on it!
"Ah, so that's the case. We will ignore this event for now, but please, be careful in the future. I won't pry into your reasons for trying this dangerous method, but if you mindlessly seek strength without caring for the foundations, your later growth my be greatly impeded! Please, keep that in mind, especially when helping others!"
Before I manage to do something, the leader of these so-called 'seniors' stepped up and relieved the tension. Even if I'm not sure what Eve had in mind while explaining the situation, I can clearly see that it made sense for our visitors. If they are unable to help her, getting rid of them is the best thing I could ask for!
"I will make sure to never again forget about it! Thank you for your precious reminder!"
Still keeping her humble and obedient attitude, she was the picture of a diligent student. In a moment, I even saw similarities to how the top graders back in my earthy school acted towards the teachers and older colleagues! It seems that no matter the world, some social standards will always be the same! While it poses a great philosophical question, this isn't a time to dwell on it!
Hearing Eve's answer, this shady Seniors finally take their leave. In a flash, I can see them floating in the air, only to disappear into the distance the next instant. Okay, even this tragic situation allowed me to learn that flying is actually possible! With that in mind, I can at least set some targets for my future self!
"And going back to you now, please, calm the heck down. I understand that you are worried about me, and the fact that you care so much for me makes me happy, but jumping to conclusions won't make any good. I told you I'm all right, do you think I would risk my health and possible future with you just for the sake of some punny pride or something?"
With her question right on the point, I can't help but stop my thoughts in their tracks. With her ever-growing affection that even someone as bad in interpersonal relations as me could notice, there is no way she would take my worries lightly. If she is constantly asking me to calm down, maybe there really is no reason to be so anxious?
"Sigh, if you put it like that, there is no way I won't listen to you now."
Sighing deeply, I move back to her side and pick her up. Bringing her up to my chest, I start to princess-carry her towards the mansion.
"No matter if you are okay or not, I won't let you tire yourself any more. Since I listened to your request, now it's your turn to listen to mine, isn't that fair?"
In just a few paces, I cross the mansion's threshold and head towards the bed that was supposed to fill with the aroma of our mixed fluids last nights. Placing her gently on the mattress, I cover her with a blanket and place a light kiss on her forehead.
"Now you will rest for the rest of the day. I will make sure to check on you now and then, but you are going to stay here unless I say otherwise, is that okay?"
"But I promised to help you with your training! I can't let you lose to Baxhar!"
At this moment, another reason for why she is keeping such a hard stance on being okay is revealed to me. In times of fluster, her hate for this person is finally showing up. I don't know what he did for her up to this point, but I will make sure to pay him back everything that he deserves for getting on this angel bad side!
"Don't worry about it, while it was a disaster, I still have some insights from what happened before. If I cultivate diligently, I might be able to get some results! I will be sure to consult you about every obstacle that I will be troubled with!"
While I would love to spend my time now caring for her now, I can't forget the duel that is going to take place in tomorrows evening. I can only hope that by using the feeling that I remember from the time when I repealed her a bit too forcefully, I might be able to develop a simplified set of techniques to fight against cultivation techniques of all sorts!
"Okay then, be sure to improve greatly! If I will be satisfied with the results, I will be sure to reward you handsomely!"
With her hands suddenly appearing on the back of my neck, she pulled her body upwards. With her chest pushed forward and her head leaned to the back, her delicious lips rubbed on my mouth for a moment, with a quick poke from her tongue. While I know I need to cultivate, I can't help but embrace her tightly and give her a kiss back!
Everything that's great can only last for a limited amount of time. With our tongues hugging the same way the rest of our bodies rubs against each other, I can feel the currents of electricity going through my veins. With a sudden burst of energy in my lower parts, I separate myself from Eve. No matter what, the reward is reward and duty is the duty. If I slack off now, I won't be able to forgive myself later!
"Wait for me patiently then. I will be sure to surprise you with my progress!"
Forcefully pulling myself apart from her, I push her down on the bed lightly and stand up. With this haughty announcement, I need to make sure to deliver satisfying results! There is no point in wasting my time here now!